Vend or Square: POS Apps Offer Many Benefits and Features Brick and Mortar Companies Can Use.

All companies – be it
online or brick-and-mortar – want to be successful. And, for success to be
had, they need to use tools that will help them to become that. When it
comes to a brick and mortar company, the kind of Point of Sale system it uses
can make all the difference. It's a
company’s Point of Sale system that is considered the most important and valuable
tool of all tools.

The right kind of POS
ensures a business can save themselves time and money while also making sure
their customers/clients are happy with all transactions.

And, with Christmas just a
little more than a month away, it’s important for all companies to have the
tools they need to ensure a smooth holiday season. If your goal is to have a
successful upcoming holiday shopping season, you need to consider two
worthwhile POS apps for your company.

Square
or Vend: Which App Is Right For Your Company?

In order
to understand the difference between the two POS apps, it’s important to know
their commonalities:

Vend
and Square have an easy-to-use interface.

They
can be used online or offline, allowing retailers to carry out business as
usual when they’re not connected to the
‘Net.

They
can be used in conjunction with programs
like Shopify, Xero, etc.

It’s
easy to download and setup, to add in customer data and include a product catalog.

Both
apps will accept debit and credit cards.

A
Look At Square’s Benefits

The
great thing about Square is that it’s free. There are no monthly or upfront
payments to access the app’s features.

It has
a basic reporting system that can easily be accessed.

The
app is geared toward the hospitality industry,
with an interactive recipe and ingredient management feature and kitchen
display.

Vend
offers third-party integrations as well as on-ground support for Australian
residents.

The
app is useful for retailers with
multi-store feature and omni-channel
support.

It has
state-of-the-art pricing and discount capabilities
and includes a built-in loyalty and gift cards program feature.

Vend
is a complete, easy-to-use reporting system

The
cost to use Vend begins at $79 a month and increases to $289 a month.

The
app is useful for bigger franchises as well as retailers, restaurants and cafes.

How
To Set Up Your Point Of Sale Device

As you see, both apps have
some worthwhile features you can consider. Both have their pros and cons, and
only you can decide which one is right for you. Once you do that, you need to
think about how you’ll set up your iPad/tablet on the counter. What are some
design features of your POS?

Will
your customers need to type in their information? If yes, click here.

Are
you looking to secure your tablet to the counter to keep thieves from stealing
your devices? If yes, click here.